GEAR & GADGETS
STANLEY QUICK FLIP WATER BOTTLE RANGE
IT’S HARD TO BEAT the enjoyment of an ice-cold drink after a long, hot day spent in the great outdoors. Or perhaps you’re on a road trip and need to fend off the winter chill with a steaming coffee. Tried-and-trusted brand Stanley has created the perfect solution in the form of the Quick Flip Water Bottle range that not only looks great, but also functions exactly as it’s supposed to. While they’re called ‘water bottles’, they’re certainly much more than just that…
There are several size options to choose from – 0.47 L (16 oz), 0.7 L (26 oz), and 1.06 L (36 oz) – and depending on which one you choose, you can expect them to keep your beverage ice cold for seven to 18 hours, or hot for five to 10 hours. The 1.06 L option will retain ice blocks for up to 2.5 days!
All of the bottles feature double-walled vacuum insulation constructed from corrosion-resistant 18/8 stainless steel. The clever quick-flip lids make for easy drinking while on the go, but they also seal leak-free, with a stainless-steel clasp that clips over the push-button lid as an extra safety measure against spills. The bottles are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, car cup-holder compatible, and come in a variety of interesting colours.
According to the packaging, Stanley bottles have endured ‘-55°C wind chills, speeding bullets, 4000 foot drops, and category 5 hurricanes’, so they should survive your adventures. And if they somehow don’t, there’s always the lifetime warranty to fall back on.
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KEEN TARGHEE III MID WATERPROOF BOOTS
The Keen shoe brand, out of the USA, is all about creating functional, hard-working, well-made and comfortable outdoor footwear. And the good news is that Cape Union Mart is now stocking several of their products.
The Targhee III hiking boots are fully waterproof, thanks to the KEEN.DRY breathable membrane that keeps rain, puddles, and dew out, but still allows
